Buffalo Chicken Pizza has a little spice and a ton of flavor and is made with tender chicken, spicy Buffalo sauce, and blue cheese. This homemade pizza is ready in just half an hour.
Sometimes, adding a new twist to a classic recipe is fun. I loved making BBQ chicken pizza, and now I’m taking what I love about spicy wings and making a pizza that tastes just like them! This pizza tastes so much like spicy wings that you might want to add some creamy ranch dressing to the table for dipping!
The idea behind this pizza is pretty simple. Use wing sauce instead of pizza sauce. Then, add your favorite meat and toppings. Bake it in a preheated oven and serve it. It is that easy! This is the best pizza to serve on your next pizza night. Everyone will love how the fresh mozzarella melts and the hot sauce lights up your mouth. Even the blue cheese crumbles add to the incredible flavors of this pizza.
Why You’ll Love Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Ready in 30 Minutes. This is the perfect last-minute recipe.
- Game Day Recipe. Spicy wings are a popular snack for football season, so serve a few pizza slices with them.
- Budget-friendly. Make it with leftover rotisserie chicken and homemade dough – it’s easy to make on the cheap.
- Freezer-friendly. Make it once and keep it in the freezer until you need it.
- Easy to customize. This is a basic recipe with lots of room to make it taste exactly how you want it to.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
You only need a few simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need before you begin.
- Refrigerated Pizza Crust – Use pre-made dough or make it yourself.
- Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wings Sauce – This is what makes it taste like Buffalo chicken wings.
- Cooked Chicken Breasts – Chicken breast will have the best flavor and texture for the pizza.
- Green Onions – They add color and flavor to the pizza.
- Mozzarella Cheese – This cheese melts perfectly and lets the pizza flavors in this easy Buffalo chicken pizza stand out.
- Blue Cheese – This rounds out all of the other flavors.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pizza
This homemade Buffalo chicken pizza recipe is so easy! It’s ready in just a few simple steps.
- Step One: Prepare the pizza crust according to package directions. For the Pillsbury Pizza Crust I used, I greased a pizza pan and spread the dough to fit. Then, I pre-baked it for 8 minutes in a 400°F oven.
- Step Two: Spread Buffalo sauce over the pizza crust, leaving a gap around the edge.
- Step Three: Evenly distribute green onions and chicken over the sauce. Then top with blue cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Step Four: Bake another 7 to 10 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
Equipment Needed
If you want the best results when making this Buffalo pizza, I suggest grabbing a few key pieces of equipment.
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How to Serve Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Serve with a side of celery and carrots with a Ranch dressing.
Or you can even opt to pair with a crisp green salad. Or go crazy and pair with some buffalo wings for added indulgence.
If you are a fan of buffalo wings, chances are, you’ll enjoy this pizza too. It’s delish!
Variations and Substitutions
- The blue cheese is optional. Use mozzarella cheese instead if you aren’t a fan of the taste.
- You can use any pre-cooked chicken that doesn’t have a ton of spices or seasoning added to it. You can even get cooked, shredded chicken from the grocery store.
- Instead of mozzarella cheese, use cheddar cheese. Or, add cheddar cheese with the mozzarella cheese.
- Use regular hot sauce instead of wing sauce.
- Use creamy blue cheese instead of blue cheese crumbles.
Looking for more Buffalo Chicken recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders | Little sandwiches that carry a nice pack of heat. Cheesy, savory, and tender chicken and miniature buns.
- Homemade Buffalo Chicken Dip | Such a popular chicken dip that will get gobbled up. This dip is cheesy, and a great for parties, game-day fun and more.
- Buffalo Popcorn | This popcorn will be a fun treat to whip up for movie night. A popcorn that carries a kick with each crunchy bite.
Storage Instructions
You can allow your pizza to cool down and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Or, if you have a sealable bag, you can easily place the slices flat inside and go that route. Then, store the pizza in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Can I Freeze Leftover Pizza?
You can freeze this pizza if you don’t plan to eat it all. Just allow it to cool and then place in a freezer-friendly container. Store up to three months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge before you go to reheat it.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Tips and Tricks
- Pre-bake the pizza crust. This will give you a golden brown and crispy crust.
- Do not use raw chicken. This is a great way to use leftover chicken.
- When you add the buffalo sauce, leave a gap around the edge. This gives you the perfect crust in this easy recipe.
- If you have a pizza stone, use it. This will help the crust to cook evenly.
Can I Use Homemade Pizza Dough?
You can use any pizza dough you like as long as you use fresh pizza dough. Make it homemade, or use store-bought dough. The choice is up to you. I love a homemade pizza dough recipe, so have fun and make that!
Can I Make Ahead?
Yes, you can make this ahead of time and save it to make on busy nights. Store the baked pizza in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then, reheat it in the oven.
How To Reheat
Place the chicken on a baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly. You can reheat it in the air fryer, too.
Why Is It Called Buffalo Sauce?
This sauce was created in Buffalo, New York. A chef created a spicy sauce to cover chicken wings. From there, Buffalo wing sauce was made to use on chicken wings. I always assumed it was because buffalo sauce carries a kick of heat. The most popular brand is Frank’s Red Hot Sauce.
FAQ
No, you don’t have to use blue cheese for this pizza. Blue cheese is an acquired taste. I find people either love it or hate it. Keep it or leave it, depending on your taste.
You can use a homemade buffalo sauce or buy your favorite brand. Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce is a rather popular sauce and the one I personally use. But know there are tons of brands you can honestly buy and use.
It is all about personal preference, so buy what you like. Its strong flavor will stand out in the pizza, so quality is key. If you purchase a cheap sauce, you can taste it in your pizza.
Add red onion slices to the pizza. Or add a drizzle of ranch on top of the gooey cheese. Be creative and add your favorite toppings.
This recipe makes about six servings.
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Pillsbury Pizza Crust or your own homemade pizza crust or other brand of refrigerated pizza crust
- ¾ cup FRANK’S® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce
- 2 cooked chicken breasts chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza crust according to package directions. For the Pillsbury Pizza Crust I used, I greased a pizza pan and spread the dough to fit. Then I pre-baked for 8 minutes in a 400°F oven.
- Spread Buffalo sauce over pizza crust, leaving a gap around the edge.
- Evenly distribute green onions and chicken over the sauce. Then top with blue cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake an additional 7 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
Equipment
Nutrition
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